Back/Middle Office Officer (AIFC / Brokerage)

Responsibilities (Back Office Officer, Investment Company, AIFC / Brokerage License):

• Provide back office support for client portfolio management (HNW/UHNW clients)
• Process and monitor trading activities (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)
• Liaise with brokers, custodians, and counterparties on trade execution and settlements
• Maintain accurate records of client transactions and positions in internal systems
• Perform daily and periodic reconciliations:
  • cash and positions
  • balances with brokers, custodians, and counterparties
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare client reporting:
  • portfolio statements
  • P&L reports
  • cash and asset movements
• Process client requests and transactions:
• cash deposits and withdrawals
• securities transfers
• account opening and account maintenance changes
• Support client onboarding processes in line with AIFC / AFSA requirements:
  • KYC/AML documentation collection and verification
  • ensure completeness and accuracy of client data
  • coordinate with compliance
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory standards
• Maintain operational records and internal documentation
• Participate in process improvements and automation initiatives
• Provide day-to-day operational support to front office (portfolio managers, client managers, sales)
• Handle operational issues and ad hoc requests

Experience (mandatory filter)

• 2–5 years of experience in financial institutions:
  • brokerage firms
  • investment / wealth management firms
  • banks (investment or brokerage divisions)
• Hands-on experience in back office / operations:
  • transaction and position accounting
  • settlements
  • client operations (cash deposits/withdrawals, transfers)
• Experience with reconciliations:
  • cash and positions
  • balances with brokers, custodians, and counterparties
• Experience in a regulated environment:
  • AIFC / AFSA (strong advantage)
  • or similar jurisdictions (DIFC, ADGM, FCA)

• Core Skills (must-have)

• Understanding of trade lifecycle:
  from execution to settlement and booking
• Knowledge of financial instruments:
  • equities
  • fixed income
  • ETFs
  • basic understanding of derivatives
• Practical experience in:
  • processing client instructions (cash in/out, transfers)
  • working with brokers and custodians
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle large data volumes

• Regulatory & Compliance

• Basic understanding of KYC / AML procedures
• Experience in:
  • client onboarding
• Understanding of regulatory requirements (AFSA or similar) Systems & Tools (critical)
• Experience with:
  • back office / accounting systems
• Excel — strong level (mandatory):
  • pivot tables
  • data handling

• Personal Profile

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ownership and accountability
• Structured and process-oriented mindset
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach Languages
• Kazakh — at least intermediate
• Russian — fluent
• English — at least Intermediate

• Employment contract
• Work from office 5/2
• Monthly payment + annual bonus